Welcome to the Office of the Provost. The provost is the chief academic officer at American University and is responsible for the guiding vision and leadership of the university's academic affairs. This Web page is intended to be a resource for students and faculty as well as those interested in learning more about American University. A complete list of units that report to the provost is available on the Provost Office Organizational Chart.
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Office of the Provost
202-885-2127
Fax: 202-885-2173
provost@american.edu
Leonard, Room Lower Level
Bass, Scott A.
Provost
2012 Faculty Retreat
American University values diversity and is committed to ensuring a learning environment that is inclusive. Therefore, the 2012 Faculty Retreat is entitled "Diversity and Inclusion." The retreat is a day-and-a-half off-campus event that brings the university-wide faculty together. This year it was held on October 12th & 13th in Cambridge, Maryland.
New Graduate Academic Regulations
The new Graduate Academic Regulations have been developed and will be implemented in Fall 2012. We encourage you to become familiar with this succinct document which reflects national best practices in policies that are significant to achieving a strong academic environment and strengthening the graduate student experience.
New Three-Year Scholars Program
AU offers unique and challenging three-year bachelor programs in Public Health, International Studies, and new for Fall 2013, Politics, Policy, and Law. Each three-year program provides a rigorous academic curriculum augmented in the summers and during the regular semesters with cohort courses and with other curricular experiences linked directly to the program of study.
Why AU? - Part 1
Graduate Students tell why they chose American University for their graduate studies.
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Monday, December 3
American Women -
Tuesday, December 4
PhD Dissertation Defense -
Tuesday, December 4
AU Abroad Administrative Meeting -
Tuesday, December 4
Exit Counseling -
Tuesday, December 4
Reading Partners Information Table
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AUpedia
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AU From the Inside
American University’s Academic Integrity Code sets forth standards of academic conduct, defines academic violations, and outlines the adjudication process for academic offenses.
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